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EASTSIDERS, THE

Last updated: 21-11-2014
EASTSIDERS, THE
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Also Known As:
  • Rick O Shea And The Eastsiders

Basic Information

Area:
  • Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, Uk
Genre:
  • 60s Pop
Active Years:
E1965 - E1966

Musicians

Related Bands

Lead Vocals: David McDermott aka Rick O'Shea

Guitar: Chris Poole

Guitar: Reg Flaxman

Bass: David Bonney

Drums: Keith Leggett

       

This east coast band were formed in March 1965. Fronted by the flamboyant David McDermott aka Rick O’Shea to give the group its full title Rick O'Shea & The Eastsiders. David had previously been the energy behind the areas top outfit The Ramblers back in 1961. The short lived group survived long enough to take part in the Norwich Mercury beat competition, taking the stage in the opening round at the Garibaldi in Great Yarmouth on the 10th of May 1965. Unplaced the group saw the year out before disbanding. 

        

Mediography:

First seven auditions are now arranged NMJ 23/04/1965[ ]

                                    

(McDermott - The Ramblers) (Flaxman - The Mariners) <> (Leggett - Combined Achievement)